What debit/credit card do you use? LONDON

Hi,

I'm starting my new job in London as a new grad. I was wondering what credit/debit cards you guys are using (for analyst level). Do you have a credit card or just using a random debit card? I'm not from the UK so I just have a UK Revolut account that I used for my SA gig last year. 

Thanks!

11 Comments
 

Amex and Chase are gonna be my recommendations for cards. I have a company-issued CSR and keep an Amex Gold on me for personal use. Debated getting an Apple Card for the Apple Pay perks but don't think I'd use it enough for it to really make sense. Most people I know just get the Apple card since it has the GS logo on it, anyways. 

Amex Gold / CSP and Amex Plat / CSR are very similar, it just comes down to personal preference. I think the former does really well for daily use, while the latter is great for travel and other perks. Just time 'em right, cop a nice sign-on bonus, and make sure you really use it enough to justify the $250 former or $700 latter fee. 

Edit: For my debit card I just use WF. You know, the red one that everyone has. It works for me LOL

 

Odit qui repellendus deleniti sit culpa molestiae facere ipsam. Harum aspernatur et illum autem qui facere nam. Velit quos rerum quia distinctio. Quia voluptatem et corrupti deleniti aut excepturi. Maiores placeat est veritatis facere et. Qui quo quas recusandae impedit necessitatibus qui ad.

Career Advancement Opportunities

September 2026 Investment Banking

  • Evercore 01 99.5%
  • Moelis & Company 01 98.9%
  • JPMorgan 01 98.4%
  • Goldman Sachs 01 97.9%
  • Morgan Stanley 07 97.3%

Overall Employee Satisfaction

September 2026 Investment Banking

  • Moelis & Company No 99.5%
  • Morgan Stanley 03 98.9%
  • Evercore 01 98.4%
  • Banco Santander 02 97.9%
  • BMO Capital Markets 12 97.3%

Professional Growth Opportunities

September 2026 Investment Banking

  • Evercore 01 99.5%
  • Moelis & Company 01 98.9%
  • Morgan Stanley 07 98.4%
  • Goldman Sachs 01 97.9%
  • JPMorgan No 97.3%

Total Avg Compensation

September 2026 Investment Banking

  • Vice President (16) $429
  • Associates (51) $260
  • 3rd+ Year Analyst (8) $210
  • 2nd Year Analyst (26) $182
  • Intern/Summer Associate (15) $159
  • 1st Year Analyst (84) $151
  • Intern/Summer Analyst (76) $101
notes
16 IB Interviews Notes

“... there’s no excuse to not take advantage of the resources out there available to you. Best value for your $ are the...”

Leaderboard

1
redever's picture
redever
99.2
2
BankonBanking's picture
BankonBanking
99.0
3
Secyh62's picture
Secyh62
99.0
4
kanon's picture
kanon
99.0
5
dosk17's picture
dosk17
98.9
6
GameTheory's picture
GameTheory
98.9
7
Betsy Massar's picture
Betsy Massar
98.9
8
DrApeman's picture
DrApeman
98.9
9
CompBanker's picture
CompBanker
98.9
10
Mimbs's picture
Mimbs
98.8
success
From 10 rejections to 1 dream investment banking internship

“... I believe it was the single biggest reason why I ended up with an offer...”